Squash Spread (Russian Caviar recipe – Kabachkovaya Ikra)

This tasty Squash Spread/Caviar recipe is called Kabachkovaya Ikra in Russian and is one of my favorite Russian cuisine recipes. It’s easy to make, vegetarian, and full of flavors. Perfect for spreads and bruschettas. 

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This is my interpretation of Squash Spread/Caviar which has been made by my mom since I was a little girl. It’s also her favorite dish to make when squash is in season.

By the end of the summer, she’ll always have at least a few cans of this deliciousness prepared for the winter season. 

Actually, Ikra can be made of different vegetables (like eggplants, pumpkin, beets, and mushrooms), but the most popular one that everyone just loves is the Squash Spread aka Caviar.

And I bet you’ll fall in love with it too!

This type of squash is very similar to zucchini and yellow squash. It’s light in taste but is firmer than other types of summer squash. 

This summer squash is usually shaped like paler green zucchinis. You can use this squash the same way as you would in your favorite zucchini recipes.

For this spread recipe, you can also use zucchinis, yellow squash, acorn, butternut squash. 

What Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Squash Spread Caviar 

• squash
• carrots
• bell pepper
• white onion
• garlic cloves
• tomato paste
• olive oil
• black ground pepper
• salt
• nutmeg
• Parsley for garnish

What else you’ll need for this recipe:

• 1 oven-safe bag for cooking
• Immersion mixer

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How To Make Squash Spread (Russian Caviar recipe – Kabachkovaya Ikra)

1. Let’s start by preparing your veggies for cooking. Wash, peel the squash and dice into cubes. Do the same with the rest veggies. 

2. Heat the oven to 350 F.

3. Transfer the veggies to your oven-safe cooking bag and top up with salt, pepper, olive oil, nutmeg, tomato paste. 

4. Zip/close the bag and give it a good shake, so all the veggies are evenly covered in spices.

5. Poke the bag with toothpick in several places. 

6. Next, transfer the veggie bag to oven and bake for 50 minutes.

7. When ready, open the bag and place the veggies into a large bowl. At this point, you’ll have some water in your bag. Some people like it, some don’t. I usually like to leave the water in.

8. Add minced garlic and puree the vegetables with an immersion blender. 

9. Taste for salt and pepper.

10. Transfer the mixture into a medium pan and take it to a boil, constantly stirring. Be careful, the mixture will start splashing so make sure not to leave it without attention. 

11. Remove from heat, let it cool.

12. Garnish with parsley and serve!

From this recipe, you should have around 3 cups of ready-made squash caviar.

How To Eat Squash Spread Caviar

My favorite way to eat Squash Spread/Caviar is to spread it all over a toasted slice of baguette, bruschetta, or toasted black rye Russian bread.

I can’t wait to find out how you’ll be using this squash caviar, please let me know down in the comments.

Have you tried Squash Caviar? Which type of squash did you use and how did it turn out?

Please let me know down in the comments, I’d love to hear from you!

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Thank you for reading! Have a yummy day!

Love, Julia

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Squash Spread (Russian Caviar recipe – Kabachkovaya Ikra)

This tasty Squash Caviar recipe is called Kabachkovaya Ikra in Russian and is one of my favorite Russian cuisine recipes. It’s easy to make, vegetarian, and full of flavors. Perfect for spreads and bruschettas.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine Russian

Servings 10 servings

Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 squash
• 2 carrots
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp black ground pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Pinch of nutmeg
• parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Let’s start by preparing your veggies for cooking. Wash, peel the squash and dice into cubes. Do the same with the rest veggies.
• Heat the oven to 350 F.
• Transfer the veggies to your oven-safe cooking bag and top up with salt, pepper, olive oil, nutmeg, tomato paste.
• Zip the bag and give it a good shake so all the veggies are evenly covered in spices.
• Poke the bag with a toothpick in several places.
• Next, transfer the veggie bag to the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
• When ready, open the bag and place the veggies into a large bowl. At this point, you’ll have some water in your bag. Some people like it, some don’t. I usually like to leave the water in.
• Add minced garlic and puree the vegetables with an immersion blender.
• Taste for salt and pepper.
• Transfer the mixture into a medium pan and take it to a boil, constantly stirring. Be careful, the mixture will start splashing so make sure not to leave it without attention.
• Remove from heat, let it cool.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

From this recipe, you should have around 3 cups of ready-made squash caviar.

The servings amount is approximate, it really depends on how you’ll be using this squash spread. 

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